value of biodiversity Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
ecosystem functions
A
the biological, geochemical and physical processes that take place in ecosystems
2
Q
decompostion
A
microbes, fungi etc release nutrients
3
Q
pollination
A
process where pollen is exchanged between plants, critical for regeneration of primary producers
4
Q
ecosystem service
A
benefits humans derive from ecosystem functions
5
Q
provisioning sevices
A
based on production of renewable resources
6
Q
regulating services
A
lessen environmental chance eg pest control
